The Foundation awards grants to local Sunshine Coast charities on an annual basis. The amount varies from year to year, and depends on a number of factors – including investment earnings and the availability of other funding opportunities from external sources, such as government agencies or other large funders.
Responsive Community Grants
The Responsive Community Grants stream awards grants of up to $10,000 for serviceable community projects or programs. These grants ‘respond’ to local and current needs as demonstrated in applications submitted by local organizations. Program timeline, guidelines, eligibility, and restrictions are available here. The Responsive Community Grants program for 2025 is now closed.
Sunshine Coast Prosperity Fund
Grants of up to $40,000 will be offered to local organizations that contribute to community prosperity. The program will distribute a total of $220,000 in funding in the first quarter of 2025. Applications could be submitted online between January 15, 2025 and February 5, 2025. The application intake for this program is now closed.
Out-of-Cycle Grants
The Foundation will occasionally consider requests for small grants for exceptional projects serving populations on the Sunshine Coast that are time-sensitive and cannot wait for the annual Responsive Community Grants program. Click here for more information.
Canada Cultural Investment Fund
The Department of Canadian Heritage offers an endowment fund matching program to arts & culture organizations that offer public performances. DCH will match up to 100% of donations from private donors received by such organizations.
Intentional Community Grants
The Intentional Community Grants stream offers grants of up to $40,000 per year – for up to three years – for organizations, programs, or projects that address a priority challenge identified in our latest Vital Signs reports. Please note the next application opportunity for Intentional Community Grants is to be determined.